Although the father had tried to care for his two children and newborn, it became clear to the nurses that the family couldn't cope.

'to have a family ripped apart because of something no one can control or do anything about. This is a harsh realism of life in the 1960's. The poor Lunt family #callthemidwife' said one fan on Twitter

to have a family ripped apart because of something no one can control or do anything about. this is a harsh realisem of life in the 1960's. the poor Lunt family #callthemidwife